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Bulletin 11 February 2026
HighlightsThis Week Wednesday 11 February 2026
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Evening Picnic in the Park 2026
February 11, 2026, 5:30 pm to February 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Bring your Picnic Hamper,
Rug & Chairs and enjoy our Rotary Peace Park
Wednesday 11th of February 2026
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Rotary Melbourne Peace Park
Optional FREE Music at the Music Bowl from 7.30
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About this week's Picnic in the Park
Join Rotarians and friends for a casual evening of friendship. BYO Picnic and seating. It's a great opportunity to visit our very own Rotary Melbourne Peace Park, celebrate its history and ring the beautiful Peace Bells.
Please note there are plenty of options to buy drinks and food nearby if you just want to bring a rug.
Also note you can continue from 7.30 a free concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl nearby is on featuring the Australian Youth Orchestra more information at: 2026 Sidney Myer Free Concerts | Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Member News
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Rotary Melbourne member John Peberdy and Vanessa Hall visited (in early February 26) the Rotary Club of Waikīkī is one of three in Honolulu. Whilst there is relationship at an individual level, they were very impressed when I told them 22 clubs were members of RIMERN. Their slogan is “the friendly club” and that was our experience. We were introduced to many members including the President and President-elect.
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Membership Anniversary Rob Helme (29), Ron Cullen (43), Philip Endersbee (32), Peter McCall (24), Rodney Smith (42).
Happy Birthday Bob Burgess, Steph Hunt, John Shaw.
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Iqbal advised that one of our long-standing members, Colin Honey, has been unwell and is currently admitted at Epworth Hospital in Richmond. Iqbal visited Colin on 1 February 26, and he shared that he is awaiting a heart bypass procedure prior to undergoing knee and hip replacement surgeries. While he appeared a little weak, he was in good spirits.
Club News
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Following our earlier notices, plans for the Rotary Melbourne On to Conference (OTC) Road Trip to Horsham in March 2026 are now well underway, and there’s still time to join us. The trip runs from Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 March via Ballarat and Stawell, with flexible options to take part in all or part of the journey or simply meet the group for the Friday night club dinner in Horsham.
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by Carol Bond
Rotary Melbourne’s partnership with the Cambodian Rural Student Trust is creating lasting change through education, service, and leadership. Carol Bond shares how dedicated students and Rotary support are helping rural Cambodian communities break the cycle of poverty - seen first hand during a recent visit to Siem Reap.
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The Rotary Peace Fellowships were inaugurated in 2002 between Rotary International and prestigious universities around the world. Each year, 170 fully funded fellowships are awarded to encourage master’s level students to dedicate their lives to peace and humanitarian service.
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Sambun Sambath, a Cambodian scholar supported by Rotary Melbourne and Member of Rotaract Club of Siem Reap, has provided a January 26 update on learning Chinese. He also expressed his warm and sincere gratitude for the trust, love, care and support to make his life goals come true via the support of Rotary Melbourne.
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Last Week's Meeting
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Last week’s meeting highlighted the annual Vocational Panel, showcasing how members use their professional talents to serve society. Insightful reflections from our panellists sparked strong discussion on manufacturing, creativity, and the challenges and rewards of building purpose-driven careers in Australia.
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by Robert Fisher
Thank you to Robert Fisher for your reflection on Wednesday 4 February 26.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 4 February 26
Guests of the Club: Chrysanthe Pragastis (Inductee), Christina Pragastis, Jack Howes, Mamum Haque.
Visiting Rotarians: Andy Rajapakse (Burleigh Heads - Gold Coast), Christine Zavod (Toorak), James Allen (Sydney).
Guests of Members: Emerie Agunwah (Mimmie Watts), Kate Datson (Tony Battaini), Penne Ebbage (Joseph Ebbage), Janet Huynh (Deb Yin Foo).
Other News
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This month the District 9800: Environment and Sustainability News February 2026 features articles tfrom around District 9800. Click here to read.
Upcoming Events
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Lunch with Prof. Jeremy Oats, AM
February 18, 2026, 12:45 pm to February 18, 2026, 2:00 pm
Honorary Professorial Fellow
Topic: Freebirthing: Pros & Cons
Wednesday 18th of February 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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Lunch with Alberto Balbo
February 25, 2026, 12:45 pm to February 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
Topic: Renewable Energy
Wednesday 25th of February 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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Lunch with Prof. Christopher McDevitt
March 4, 2026, 12:45 pm to March 4, 2026, 2:00 pm
Doherty Institute & Melbourne University
Topic: Sepsis - When Infection Turns Deadly
Wednesday 4th of March 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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Lunch with Walter Lee
March 11, 2026, 12:45 pm to March 11, 2026, 2:00 pm
AFL, General Manger - Strategy
Topic: 'Playing the Long Game'
Wednesday 11th of March 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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Lunch with Jennifer Jones
March 25, 2026, 12:45 pm to March 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
Rotary International President 2022-23
Topic: The Rotary Foundation
Wednesday 25th of March 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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